> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/credentials/shopify.md). # Shopify credentials You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with Shopify. * [Shopify](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.shopify.md) * [Shopify Trigger](/integrations/builtin/trigger-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.shopifytrigger.md) ## Supported authentication methods * Access token (recommended): For private apps/single store use. Can be created by regular admins. * OAuth2: For public apps. Must be created by partner accounts. * API key: Deprecated. ## Related resources Refer to [Shopify's authentication documentation](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/auth) for more information about the service. ## Using access token To configure this credential, you'll need a [Shopify](https://shopify.com/) admin account and: * Your **Shop Subdomain** * An **Access Token**: Generated when you create a custom app. * An **APP Secret Key**: Generated when you create a custom app. To set up the credential, you'll need to create and install a custom app: 1. Enter your **Shop Subdomain**. * Your subdomain is within the URL: `https://.myshopify.com`. For example, if the full URL is `https://n8n.myshopify.com`, the Shop Subdomain is `n8n`. 2. In Shopify, go to **Admin > Settings >** [**Apps and sales channels**](https://admin.shopify.com/settings/apps). 3. Select **Develop apps**. 4. Select **Create a custom app**.

Don't see this option?

If you don't see this option, your store probably doesn't have custom app development enabled. Refer to Enable custom app development for more information.

5. In the modal window, enter the **App name**. 6. Select an **App developer**. The app developer can be the store owner or any account with the **Develop apps** permission. 7. Select **Create app**. 8. Select **Select scopes**. In the **Admin API access scopes** section, select the API scopes you want for your app. * To use all functionality in the [Shopify](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.shopify.md) node, add the `read_orders`, `write_orders`, `read_products`, and `write_products` scopes. * Refer to [Shopify API Access Scopes](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/access-scopes) for more information on the available scopes. 9. Select **Save**. 10. Select **Install app**. 11. In the modal window, select **Install app**. 12. Open the app's **API Credentials** section. 13. Copy the **Admin API Access Token**. Enter this in your n8n credential as the **Access Token**. 14. Copy the **API Secret Key**. Enter this in your n8n credential as the **APP Secret Key**. Refer to [Creating a custom app](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/apps/app-types/custom-apps) and [Generate access tokens for custom apps in the Shopify admin](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/authentication-authorization/access-token-types/generate-app-access-tokens-admin) for more information on these steps. ## Using OAuth2 To configure this credential, you'll need a [Shopify partner](https://www.shopify.com/partners) account and: * A **Client ID**: Generated when you create a custom app. * A **Client Secret**: Generated when you create a custom app. * Your **Shop Subdomain** To set up the credential, you'll need to create and install a custom app: {% hint style="info" %} **Custom app development** Shopify provides templates for creating new apps. The instructions below only cover the elements necessary to set up your n8n credential. Refer to Shopify's [Build dev docs](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build) for more information on building apps and working with app templates. {% endhint %} 1. Open your [Shopify Partner dashboard](https://partners.shopify.com/). 2. Select **Apps** from the left navigation. 3. Select **Create app**. 4. In the **Use Shopify Partners** section, enter an **App name**. 5. Select **Create app**. 6. When the app details open, copy the **Client ID**. Enter this in your n8n credential. 7. Copy the **Client Secret**. Enter this in your n8n credential. 8. In the left menu, select **Configuration**. 9. In n8n, copy the **OAuth Redirect URL** and paste it into the **Allowed redirection URL(s)** in the **URLs** section. 10. In the **URLs** section, enter an **App URL** for your app. The host entered here needs to match the host for the **Allowed redirection URL(s)**, like the base URL for your n8n instance. 11. Select **Save and release**. 12. Select **Overview** from the left menu. At this point, you can choose to **Test your app** by installing it to one of your stores, or **Choose distribution** to distribute it publicly. 13. In n8n, enter the **Shop Subdomain** of the store you installed the app to, either as a test or as a distribution. * Your subdomain is within the URL: `https://.myshopify.com`. For example, if the full URL is `https://n8n.myshopify.com`, the Shop Subdomain is `n8n`. ## Using API key {% hint style="warning" %} **Method deprecated** Shopify no longer generates API keys with passwords. Use the [Access token](#using-access-token) method instead. {% endhint %} To configure this credential, you'll need: * An **API Key** * A **Password** * Your **Shop Subdomain**: Your subdomain is within the URL: `https://.myshopify.com`. For example, if the full URL is `https://n8n.myshopify.com`, the Shop Subdomain is `n8n`. * *Optional:* A **Shared Secret** ## Common issues Here are some common issues setting up the Shopify credential and steps to resolve or troubleshoot them. ### Enable custom app development If you don't see the option to **Create a custom app**, no one's enabled custom app development for your store. To enable custom app development, you must log in either as a store owner or as a user with the **Enable app development** permission: 1. In Shopify, go to **Admin > Settings >** [**Apps and sales channels**](https://admin.shopify.com/settings/apps). 2. Select **Develop apps**. 3. Select **Allow custom app development**. 4. Read the warning and information provided and select **Allow custom app development**. ### Forbidden credentials error If you get a **Couldn't connect with these settings / Forbidden - perhaps check your credentials** warning when you test the credentials, this may be due to your app's [access scope](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/access-scopes) dependencies. For example, the `read_orders` scope also requires `read_products` scope. Review the scopes you have assigned and the action you're trying to complete. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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